Take a splunge! Dive into undiscovered waters, beneath an enticingly sparkling surface and into the unknown depths of music, where the genre of the string quartet is defined anew and with liberty. We are talking about the North Sea String Quartet and their most recent album Splunge, which will be released in 10 May of 2024 and consists entirely of original compositions and freely improvised pieces.
Youtube URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ4iPWDvY74
One of our tightest tunes that we ever released, composed by our talented violinist, George Dumitriu! We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful audience that surrounded us and filled the atmosphere with their incredible energy.
Recorded at Batavierhuis on May 13, 2023 Special thanks to all the Batavierhuis crew.
Camera and editing by Felipe Pipi. 2nd Camera by Tijmen de Vries Sound mixing by Pablo Rodríguez.
Youtube URL: https://youtu.be/ko9DxKeAl0I
A danceable triptych entirely inspired by drum ‘n bass and EDM. Here, Pablo Rodríguez uses an electronic ‘stompbox’ to mimic the sound of a bass drum. Effects such as ‘delay’ and ‘distortion’ are mimicked acoustically. A wide range of innovative percussive techniques are unleashed on the string instruments, and there is plenty of room for improvisation.
Recorded at Batavierhuis on May 13, 2023 Special thanks to all the Batavierhuis crew.
Camera and editing by Felipe Pipi. 2nd Camera by Tijmen de Vries Sound mixing by Pablo Rodríguez.
‘Cryptosplash’ has an angular theme inspired by Steve Coleman and Vijay Iyer, with room for improvised solo moments.
Audio: Volver Studio
Video: Red Sun Video Concepts
Recorded at Dock Zuid, Tilburg,
The Netherlands © 2023
Youtube URL: https://youtu.be/8721Ummr5Sc?si=vKHWWXSeZjldJUy_
You can call it chamber jazz, but the members of the North Sea String Quartet will be the last ones to try and limit their work by mere stylistic descriptions. As improvising string players active in the Dutch music scene, they are influenced by classical, world and folk music. Four creative minds combining their full potential and diverse musical backgrounds, creating a unique sound, and having a lot of fun in doing so.
Youtube URL: https://youtu.be/8721Ummr5Sc?si=vKHWWXSeZjldJUy_
You can call it chamber jazz, but the members of the North Sea String Quartet will be the last ones to try and limit their work by mere stylistic descriptions. As improvising string players active in the Dutch music scene, they are influenced by classical, world and folk music. Four creative minds combining their full potential and diverse musical backgrounds, creating a unique sound, and having a lot of fun in doing so.
“Last Ferry” is a minimalist and sensitive piece that ends with harmonic improvisation inspired by a ferry trip in Helsinki.
Audio: Volver Studio
Video: Red Sun Video Concepts
Recorded at Dock Zuid, Tilburg,
The Netherlands © 2023
